Mic'd Up with Mike Smith

Did you miss us?? Welcome back to a fresh episode of the show! A lot has changed over the last 10 months. One thing that hasn't changed? Mike's ability to predict the results of state elections that haven't happened yet. You won't want to miss this episode of the pod!

Welcome back to a late late edition of the show! Mike and Dave recorded this episode on Monday 11/20, but because of the holiday, we get to enjoy it now!Episode 59 covers some political updates, a discussion on education and the conferences Mike has been able to attend, TWO Drink of the Day segments and a discussion on Thanksgiving traditions. The guys also rank their Top 5 Thanksgiving Dishes.As always, thank you for supporting the show!

Welcome back to another episode of the show! This week, we catch up with Mike and Dave, chat about some local and national elections, go over a recent poll that was conducted about the Wilmington Police Department, and Mike asks the question, "If we're friends on Facebook but not in real life... are we really friends?"Plus Mike gives us some of his random "Are you Mike Smith?" moments, the guys enjoy a Drink of the Day courtesy of Dos Equis (not a sponsor), and we wrap things up with a game: Can Mike name the top 10 selling NFL jerseys in the month of September 2023.As always, thank you for supporting the show! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook, and leave a review for us wherever you get your podcasts.

No, we didn't actually get Deion Sanders to come on the show (a man can dream). Instead we got the next best thing: Mike dressed up as Coach Prime for Halloween.It's our Halloween recap show where we chat about Trick or Treating, candy and the whole holiday season. Mike talks us through his Three P's, we have a surprisingly good Drink of the Day, and the guys have clearly been spending too much time together based on their Top Five Halloween Candy picks.As always, thanks for supporting the show! Please feel free to give us a rating and leave us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Welcome back to Episode 56 of the show! This week, we catch up with Mike and Dave after a few days off from recording. We chat about what's been going on in each of the hosts lives, Mike expresses his frustrations with the Phillies post-season run, and we trade dad jokes back and forth while trying not to spit out water. It's a fun one!As always, thank you for supporting and listening to the show. Feel free to rate us wherever you get your podcast content and follow us on socials.

Welcome to another episode! This week, we discuss Mike's Dekafit accomplishment, some dramatic news circulating Delaware politics, and chat some NFL. We end the episode with a (f) bomb of a Mic Drop Moment.Thank you for listening and supporting the show! Follow us on socials for some interactive content:@micdupde@ilikemikesmith@staterepresentativemikesmith

This week's episode focuses Mike's Three P's (how he's doing personally, professionally, and politically), some local news and the second installment of our segment "Drink of the Day." Spoiler Alert: Mike and Dave both like this one.We also chat a bit about college football and the NFL as well as Taylor Swifts appearance at Arrowhead last Sunday.Thanks for supporting the show!

Back with another episode, Mike and Dave catch us up on what's been going on for them this past week. Mike takes an in-depth look into the 2024 Delaware state races, and we introduce a new segment on the show: Drink of the Day. This is the part of the episode where the guys try a new drink while recording and give it a rating. Spoiler alert: this tequila seltzer gets a middling rating.Thanks for listening and supporting the show!

The guys are back after taking a summer hiatus! We review what happened in the House at the end of June as well as briefly overviewing summer and the joys it brought.Thanks for tuning in!

Episode 51 features updates from Mike and Dave about what's going on in their lives followed by a discussion on the domino effect following Senator Carper's recent announcement and how the political landscape will change because of it.We close the episode with a "Game Show Draft" in honor of National Game Show day (today, June 1). Thank you for your continued support of the show, and enjoy this week's episode!

We're celebrating FIFTY episodes of the show this week by bringing in our good friend and recurring guest Chef Robbie! Fresh off of his hit Netflix show Pressure Cooker, Robbie stops by the studio to give us a look inside the show and his experiences on set. If you haven't watched the show yet, we highly recommend you check it out! It has a great ending.Thank you for supporting the show throughout these last 50 episodes. Cheers to 50 more!

We're back with TWO consecutive episodes! This week, Mike discusses the happenings in Dover as more bills go through the House. We also talk about the importance of being vulnerable and not assuming everyone has everything put together.This week's draft is all about the Daves of the world; we draft our top five David/Daves in sports.Spoiler alert: the Mic Drop Moment for this week is a good one.Thank you for listening and have a great weekend!

Our two month hiatus is finally over as we resume operations with episode 48 of the podcast. This one has a lot of catching up with both Mike and Dave:Mike covers a number of bills going through the House while Dave discusses his new business venture. Both chat about their trip down to Orlando for spring break.Thank you for your patience and for being dedicated listeners to our show! We have some exciting stuff planned for the coming weeks and months. Enjoy today's episode!

Welcome to Episode 47 of the show! This week, we catch up with Mike's three Ps (how he's doing personally, politically and professionally) and we get an update on how Dave's new business venture is fairing.  We also talk about the Smith Family's new "18 Minute Rule" and how it's changing their day to day.Thank you for supporting the show!

Thanks for listening to Episode 46 of the show! This week, we catch up with Mike on his latest happenings including coaching basketball at the local YMCA. We also take a look at the new bills being proposed as our District 22 State Rep continues to work hard to make Delaware better.We also take a mini dive into Dave's life with transitioning to a new job and getting involved with ACT Players, the same theater that put on Mary Poppins over the summer.Find us on socials if you haven't already, and thank you for your continued support.

The show is  back for the new year with a new release schedule! Catch up with Mike and Dave as we cover Mike's roles in Dover (some old and some new), the Christmas/New Year's season and the ongoing NFL playoffs. Thank you for listening!

Episode 44 features a look into Mike's trip to Salt Lake City for a conference and his upcoming adventure to Hawaii. We also cover the Republican Party appointing new leadership and the ongoing World Cup.Please note: For the time being, our show will be released every two weeks. This is due to content as well as the commitment it takes to making this show a quality listening experience for you, the consumer. Have a great couple of weeks and we'll see you back here for the next episode!

Mike and Dave catch up on Mike's busy schedule which included him sleeping outside for charity.  Click here to donate to the fundraiser.We discuss an upcoming trip to Salt Lake City Utah, a minor procedure for David's son, Shane, and the World Cup kicking off this Sunday.Enjoy this week's episode and enjoy the start of the holiday season!

Mike and Dave are back after a month off,  and  we catch up with Mike's latest happenings around Delaware. We also going over the results of Tuesday's Midterm Election. Christy joins us to give her insights on elections, public service, and Parks and Recreation (the television show).Thank you for listening!

Mike and Dave are live at William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary school, one of the many polling places in Delaware's District 22. Tune in for an exclusive look into Mike's Election Day process!

Episode 41 of the show is here! Mike and Dave go on location again, this time to Lettie's Kitchen in Hockessin a.k.a the best fried chicken establishment in the world.We welcome entrepreneur and digital marketing specialist Heather Cox on the pod as she talks us through her experience starting her own business and what her day-to-day looks like.As always, thank you so much for supporting and listening to our show! Feel free to leave a rating and review for the podcast wherever you're listening, and please check us out on social media! Here's our Instagram and Facebook pages.For more information about Lettie's and/or Heather, click on the links below:Lettie's Kitchen Official WebsiteLettie's Kitchen InstagramLettie's Kitchen FacebookHeather Cox Official WebsiteHeather Cox InstagramHeather Cox Facebook 

Welcome back to another episode of the show! This week, we catch up with Mike in studio about what he's been up to including some recent trips, plenty of door knocking and getting back into the fall/school schedule.We also dive into the primary races that happened on Tuesday September 13th. Skip ahead to minute 12:04 to hear Mike's takes on the primaries.Our last segment is all about football, which kicked off (pun intended) last week. Mike and Dave recap an exciting week of action with our takeaways, overreactions and way-to-early Super Bowl picks. The NFL talk starts at minute 22:00.Thank you all for listening and have a great rest of your week and weekend!

Happy September and welcome in to another episode of the show! Mike and Dave are back in studio this week as we catch up with Mike. We go over the recent PGA Tour event that took place in August, Mike talks about his next physical challenge and we discuss the primaries and other elections coming up.We thank you for supporting the podcast by listening and following us on social media. See you next week!

Another week, another great episode of the Mic'd Up With Mike Smith show! Today, we welcome in 2019-2020 Christina School District Teacher of the Year Lindsey Muldoon. Lindsey is a longtime friend of Mike's and Christy's best friend since childhood. She is currently an ELA (English & Language Arts) teacher at Shue-Medill Middle School in Newark where she has been an educator for the last 14 years.Once again, please disregard the episode number mentioned at the start of this week's show. We know it's number 38.Big thanks to Lindsey for chatting with us, and shoutout to Tyler's Bar and Grill for letting us use their deck to record.

In Episode 37 of the show (don't mind us calling it Episode 38), we go on location to School of Rock located in Hockessin. We sit down with Mike and Aaron, the guys who started this franchise literally days before Covid hit the U.S. in 2020. The two friends share their story of how they met, how they fought relentlessly for their business, and where they currently are having made it through the pandemic.For more information about School of Rock and the programs that they offer, head over to their website: https://www.schoolofrock.com/locations/hockessinYou can also follow them on social media by clicking the links below.FACEBOOKINSTAGRAMThank you guys for listening and we'll see you next time!

In the 36th installment of the Mic'd Up with Mike Smith podcast, we catch up with Mike and get a quick overview of his past week. We also chat about what's in store for the show over the next month, including recording at a new location and special guests who will be making their podcast debuts!Do you have someone in mind who you want to hear on the pod? Reach out to us over social media to make your suggestion!

Welcome to Episode 35 of the show! This week, we go virtual and discuss going to see Mary Poppins. Mike gives us an update on some of the things going on around the district as well as his fundraiser next month. We end things with a challenge for all of us to be more vulnerable and open with each other. All of us have our stuff, and the more we can share and lean on one another, the better off we'll be.We do apologize for Dave's audio quality; the microphone was set a bit too high which is why the sound is distorted and not great to listen to. Sometimes going virtual doesn't always work out, but we'll learn from it and get better!Have a great week everyone.

In Episode 34, Mike dives into the end of session and highlights some of the bills that made their way onto the House floor. We also take a look at some of the primaries happening in Delaware, so keep an eye on those.Thank you as always for your support! Don't forget to leave us a review wherever you're listening and follow us on socials to stay up to date!

Did you miss us again?Episode 33 features a lot of catch up from Mike about his crazy month of June and how session wrapped up. We also cover the Fourth of July and Fireworks this past weekend, and we look ahead to the exciting stuff Mike has coming up with his campaign to serve a third term as your District 22 State Representative.Thank you all for listening!

The 32nd episode of the show gives an overview of Mike's past week as well as what he has going on in the days ahead. We also exchange questions in an "Ask Me Anything" segment and, as always, Mike drops the mic to close us out.Thank you all for listening, and we hope you have a happy and safe Memorial Day. Huge thanks to the men and women currently serving in our armed forces and for sacrificing so much for the freedom we get to enjoy.If you like what you're hearing, go ahead and leave us a quick review wherever you subscribe to your podcasts! And be sure to follow our socials to stay up to date.

Judging by the title, you know we cover the most important topics relevant to Delaware.In Episode 31, Mike retells some of the drama that happened on Wednesday, May 18 in a committee meeting. He also gives us an update on Braedon's situation regarding disappointment (see last week's episode), and both Dave and Mike try to figure out if Prince Harry and William have last names.Don't forget to like and follow us on social media! Leave us a review wherever you're listening with feedback and/or good vibes.

In the 30th installment of our show, Mike and Dave review the past week, including:Meeting Dolly PartonThe UDCHS GalaChristy's Mother's Day MessageCurrent legislation going through the HouseWe also spend time discussing disappointment and how to allow space for our kids to feel, experience, and learn from it.Feel free to follow us on Instagram and like our Facebook page to stay on top of all the latest news and content.And rate/review us on your current podcast platform. We want to hear from you!

We're back with another episode! This one covers Mike's most recent physical challenge: another Spartan Beast.We also go over a few of the controversial bills being presented this week on the House Floor including ones on education and the legalization of marijuana.We do touch on the current national hot button issue with the leak of Roe v. Wade potential being overturned.And finally, we wrap up with our assessment of the NFL draft AND the Johnny Depp versus Amber Heard lawsuit.There's a lot of ground to cover in this one folks. Enjoy the ride and don't forget to subscribe/find us on social media!

We're back! It's been an interesting month since we last released an episode, but we're here to get you caught up on all things Mike, Dave and District 22.On today's show, we cover the last four weeks when Mike was in session, getting ready for the Spartan race this weekend, family vacations, sickness, and most importantly: can you kiss another person in a play or movie?We're covering all of the hot button issues on Mic'd Up With Mike Smith. Subscribe and leave us a review if you'd like!

Thanks for tuning in to Episode 27! Mike and Dave are back with another edition of your favorite District 22 podcast. We catch up with Mike on his time back in Dover and the events surrounding the legalization of marijuana bill that happened last week.Give us a review on Apple podcasts and catch us on social media!

Episode 26 is all about college basketball! The NCAA March Madness tournament kicks off this week, and Mike brings in his good friend and relative Tim Sowden to discuss all things related to bracketology, upsets, and picking a national champion.Mike's campaign kickoff will take place THIS FRIDAY at McGlynn's Pub in Newark. Stop by from 6pm to 9pm to enjoy some food, some hoops, and support Mike as he gears up to run for a third consecutive term. We hope to see you there!

We're back! After a one-week hiatus, Mic'd Up with Mike Smith is at it again with our 25th episode. Our time is spent recapping the grueling 4x4x48 challenge that David Goggins created as a means to challenge the human mind, body and spirit. Special guest and fellow tester of physical boundaries Dave Henninger joins the show to discuss the joys and hardships of running four miles every four hours for 48 straight hours. You won't want to miss this one!Thank you to all those who donated, walked, ran or just simply showed up to cheer on Mike and Dave. Whether you gave your time or your money, the amount of support and community encouraged these guys to keep complete the challenge.All proceeds from the 4x4x48 Challenge will be donated to Blue Hen Veteran and Friends, 22in22: Bringing Hope to Heroes, and the Hockessin Fireworks.

Today's episode covers Mike's upcoming events, including the 48 in 48 Challenge. We also cover Mike and Dave's past haircuts in embarrassing detail. Enjoy!

Episode 23 focuses heavily on the Super Bowl (the commercials too, not just the actual game!) and we catch up with Mike regarding what's happening in his life and in District 22.Don't miss out on Taste of the 22nd! Buy your tickets today!Thanks to Christ Community Church for allowing us to use their space and equipment.

We're back in studio for this week's episode! Mike fills us in on the special election taking place next month and he gives us an update on the masking changes taking effect this Friday.We also chat football and answer some questions provided by our listeners. Thank you for listening! We hope you all have a happy and safe Super Bowl Sunday.

Mike and Dave are back for Episode 21 of the Mic'd Up with Mike Smith Podcast! This week, we decided to try a virtual recording for the first time. Despite some microphone troubles, we catch up with Mike regarding how the month of January has been in Dover as well as an inside look at his "Taste of  22" event going on right now.We also talk about Dave's recent dive into the sports/trading card industry as well as Tom Brady's retirement and the upcoming Super Bowl showdown between the Bengals and the Rams.Thank you all for listening and supporting the show!

In Episode 20, we welcome Beth Finkle onto the show. Beth is the Director of Employee Health and Wellbeing at the University of Delaware and has worked with Mike over the past six years. We talk through the idea of wellness including mental and physical health.Check out the Undeniably Well Podcast produced by the Employee Health and Wellbeing team. Thank you for listening!

Welcome back listeners! We had to take an extended break after the holiday season due to David and family coming down with Covid, but we're happy to be back in studio this week. Episode 19 was recorded on Tuesday January 18th and features a guest with a podcast of his own. Brian Carney is a local financial planner and podcaster who also coaches multiple sports in the Wilmington/Newark area. His show is called Happy (Half) Hour with an Entrepreneur, and you can listen to it by clicking here.As always, we thank you so much for your continued support. Happy listening!

The final episode of 2021 is here! It's back to regularly scheduled programming for Mike and Dave this week as we Mike Check to kick things off. Mike gives us an overview of upcoming legislation that he and his colleagues will be tackling when the new session begins in the middle of next month, and he also provides ways for listeners to engage with new bills. We then transition to Christmas traditions and New Years Resolutions to close out the episode.We hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Stay safe and we'll see you in 2022.

IMPORTANT NOTE: There are a handful of expletives in this week's episodes. Please keep this in mind when listening around others.On a special second episode released this week, we interview Carl Monzo, a lifelong friend of Mike's and the CEO of National Event Services, a company specializing in crowd management at large events. Carl talks about his experience working in the festival industry, the intricacies of planning such large events, and what can go wrong when not enough time is spent mapping out every detail (i.e. Fyre Festival). Mike and Carl also spend time reminiscing about their high school experiences and staying connected with their friend group.Thank you for listening and supporting the show!

Surprise! Since we're in the giving spirit, we've added an episode this week!Episode 17.1 catches us up on Mike's schedule and the events that he has going on leading up to Christmas. He gives us a run down of upcoming meetings as well as new and ongoing legislation discussions for the state of Delaware.To wrap things up, Mike and Dave discuss their favorite Christmas songs that get them into the holiday spirit. Thanks for tuning in for this "Quick Hits" edition of Mic'd Up with Mike Smith. Enjoy!

For the first time ever on Mic'd Up with Mike Smith, Episode 16 takes us to the newly rebranded Pizzeria Mariana located on Cleveland Avenue! Mike catches up with recurring guest Chef Robbie on the types of food served at the restaurant and how the pizzeria is doing after its relaunch.We also have a special guest in this week's episode! Mike's best friend since childhood, Drew Smith, joins in on the conversation as he and Mike talk about aspects of life growing up together.We end the show in the holiday spirit with everyone sharing their Top 10 (or 3) Christmas Movies. Do you agree with our lists? Let us know on Facebook or Instagram!

Welcome back everyone! We took last week off to be present with our families at Thanksgiving, and we hope you all had a lovely holiday.This week, we (mic) check in with Mike to see what he has going on (which, as always, is a lot). We spotlight the Boyer family and Emma's Winter Wonderland (please consider donating by clicking here), chat about upcoming guests and drink Mad Elf throughout.Thanks for listening and enjoy Episode 15!

Welcome back for another episode of Mic'd Up with Mike Smith. In the 14th installment, we talk Thanksgiving food and which ones we can't do without. Mike explains the details of his toy drive supporting Kind to Kids. And we talk a bit about the role of a Representative and what the job means to Mike.As always, thanks for listening and have a great rest of your week!

Episode 13 features a dive into infrastructure and roads with Mike sharing his insight as a member of the Subdivision Street Funding Task Force. We also share our top five board games AND we want to encourage everyone to help Mike achieve his dream of getting onto the game show Family Feud. We end the episode with a can't-miss Mic Drop Moment.Thank you for listening and supporting the show!

Episode 12 is here! We review the vote that took place on Monday, November 1st regarding the district lines, Mike explains his new Boys to Men program (no relation to the popular 90s singing group), and he also gives his take on the recent elections that took place around the country.Thanks for listening!